Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) celebrated on Sunday the graduation of the fourth cohort of employees who successfully completed the Authority's accredited training programmes. A total of 161 engineers and staff members graduated after completing specialized training programmes su»»»

LONDON: The Jordanian border force and the Anti-Narcotics Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics using two drones along its western front bordering Syria. On Sunday, forces shot down the drones within Jordanian territory and seized a large quantity of drugs, according to the Petra news»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday confirmed Islamabad has received Iran’s response to a United States (US) peace proposal to end hostilities between the two sides, saying Islamabad was working with “utmost sincerity” to help end the conflict. Iran’s response focused on end»»»

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of online applications for undergraduate programs in the Fall 2026 semester. Applications are open for transfer students and second bachelor's degree students, in addition to new students, visiting students, and non-degree course students, the unive»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger on Sunday said that she opposed strikes on civilian infrastructure facilities amid US threats against Iran. "Any deliberate threats against civilians – in rhetoric and in action – are indefensible, »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s attorney general on Sunday opposed the appointment of the next head of the Mossad spy agency, due to take office in June, in a letter to the Supreme Court shared with the Israeli media. The court is due to hear multiple petitions against the appointment of Major General Roman Go»»»

TUNIS, May 10, 2026 (TAP) - It is imperative, now more than ever, to consider placing patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease in specialised centres or nursing homes in cases of behavioural disorders and declining health conditions, to ensure...»»»

MENA: Five new areas will be put up to investment in Upper Egypt, Delta and Canal cities in order to establish logistical areas for grains, vegetables and fruits, said Supply and Internal Trade Minister Khaled Hanafi. These logistical areas will provide grains, vegetables and fruits in large quanti»»»

IBM has announced a new block chain banking solution that will help financial institutions address the processes of universal cross-border payments, designed to reduce the settlement time and lower the cost of completing global payments for businesses and consumers. At present, making international»»»

The Romanian government, through cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, has provided a financial contribution to fund computer equipment for Senghor University’s newly inaugurated campus in Borg El Arab, Egypt, the Embassy of Romania in Cairo announced on Sunday. The donation, facilitated by Romanian auth»»»

The US has triumphantly announced that it has removed highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Venezuela in what the US Department of Energy (DOE) hailed as a victory for America and “the world.” In a statement on Friday, the DOE said it had completed the “removal of all remaining enriched uranium from a»»»

A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver International Airport had to be aborted after the jet struck and killed an unknown person on the runway during takeoff, local officials have said. The trespasser was hit by the plane two minutes after jumping the perimeter fence late on Friday, according to th»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to distribute potable water to internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Implemented in cooperation with the Coastal Municipalities Wate»»»

LONDON: The death toll resulting from Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 72,737, according to the WAFA News Agency. A total of 172,539 people have been injured in the conflict. Palestinian medical sources reported on Sunday that one person was killed and four othe»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has finalised preparations to manage pilgrim movement and transport, including access to the Jamarat site and the holy sites metro and oversee transportation between the holy sites during the 2026 Hajj season. The ministry said the plans were developed in c»»»

Manila: Four people were killed and at least 10 others were injured after a passenger jeepney carrying 20 people slammed into a tree in Oriental Mindoro province, the Philippines, on Sunday morning, according to local authorities. Police said the accident happened at around 830 a.m. along a curved »»»

WASHINGTON: Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium must be “taken out” before the US-Israeli war against Iran can be considered over, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview Sunday.“It’s not over, because there’s still nuclear material — enriched uranium — that has to be taken »»»

US President Donald Trump has said in an interview aired Sunday that it would only take two weeks to hit "every single target" in Iran, adding that the country was "militarily defeated." In the interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, which was recorded last week, he also called NATO»»»

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi as part of an African visit aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former colonies. Macron is to co-host a two-day summit starting on Monday, bringing toge»»»

Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, arrives to attend his trial for a remand extension at the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon, Israel, on May 3. Avila and Saif Abukeshek were deported on Sunday after Israel’s foreign ministry said it concluded an investigation into the two.»»»

Granadilla de Abona: Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began arriving home from Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday in a complex repatriation operation. Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- a Dutch husband and wife and a German wo»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said in an interview aired Sunday that it would only take two weeks to hit “every single target” in Iran, adding that the Islamic republic was “militarily defeated.” In the interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, which was recorded last week»»»

The Lebanese army said on Sunday that it had arrested an Iraqi national for impersonating an Iraqi security official in Lebanon, the second alleged high-level imposter caught in recent months. A military source told AFP that the man had managed to network with Lebanese security and intelligence off»»»

Senior Chinese and US officials will hold talks in South Korea next week, Beijing's commerce ministry and Washington's Treasury secretary said Sunday, ahead of an expected summit between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement that Vice Premier He Life»»»

Syria's judiciary brought charges on Sunday against former security official Atef Najib for acts "amounting to war crimes" in 2011 against peaceful protesters in Daraa province, the cradle of the country's uprising. Najib was the former head of political security in the south Syrian province and is»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Sunday, shedding 50.75 points, or 0.47 percent, to settle at 10,663.50 points. A total of 140,660,114 shares were traded, with a total value of QAR 300,562,107.343 across 18,789 transactions in all sectors. Shares of 21 companies increased,»»»

Muscat: Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed an investment agreement on Sunday with the Republic of Korea electric vehicle technology company EL B&T to establish an electric vehicle and battery cell manufacturing plant in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, wi»»»

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has condemned in the strongest terms the egregious Iranian attacks on the UAE and Kuwait, affirming that Iran’s treacherous approach seeks to destabilise regional security. He affirmed in a statement today that Iran’s»»»

Absa Group, a financial titan in South Africa, is gearing up to make a strategic entry into the UAE by 2026, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning economic ties between the Middle East and Africa. With plans to establish a presence in Dubai, this move signifies a major step in fostering deeper bus»»»

Events such as the Giro d'Italia are major organizational challenges, but also a great opportunity for Bulgaria to show its best side, Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov said in an interview for Nova TV. Speaking live from National Assembly Square, where the third stage finished, Keryazov sai»»»

Dubai: Global Village in Dubai has officially extended its season and will continue to remain open and fully operational for visitors until May 31, Gulf News can reveal. Come celebrate Eid Al Adha with Global Village is the new credo. It had re-opened on April 20th following regional uncertainty. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Flight operations at Hamad International Airport continue to expand as it announced on Sunday, May 10, 2026, a new update ahead of the summer season. "As Qatar Airways’ network grows, and with 26 airline partners currently operating to and from Doha, flight operations continue to expan»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC) said Sunday that Israeli occupation authorities have escalated violations against Palestinian female prisoners held in Damon Prison amid the ongoing war, pointing to an unprecedented increase in systematic repression and abuse inside the facility. In a»»»

Dubai: Tehran’s prolonged internet blackout is no longer just cutting Iranians off from the outside world — it is now creating what critics describe as a two-tier digital system dividing the country into privileged insiders and millions trapped behind censorship walls. More than two months into Ira»»»

An Egyptian television host was injured after being attacked by a lion cub during the filming of a programme, in an incident that has raised safety concerns over the use of wild animals on set. Marwa Abdel Moneim was recording an episode on handling predatory animals when the cub suddenly lunged at»»»

Russia accused Kyiv of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, while Ukrainian officials said that one person had been killed and more injured by Russian drone and artillery strikes in the past 24 hours. Two people were injured by Ukrainian shelling in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Khe»»»

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes. According to state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran's response, passed to Pakistani mediators, focuses on»»»

Doha, Qatar: IFP Qatar has announced the completion of preparations for the 22nd edition of Project Qatar, the country's largest exhibition specialising in building materials, equipment, and construction technologies. IFP revealed in a press conference today that the exhibition will take place from»»»

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Sunday up by 83.75 points, reaching 11,115.07 points, with trading valued at SAR 4.8 billion. The volume of shares traded reached 202 million shares, with 135 companies recording gains and 191 others recording losses. The Saudi parallel market index (Nomu) »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar on Sunday reaffirmed their support for diplomatic efforts to ensure regional peace and stability as Iran sends its response to a United States proposal to end their conflict and restore maritime routes in the Middle East. The state-run IRNA reported the response to a U»»»

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes. According to state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran's response, passed to Pakistani mediators, focuses on»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli occupation army at Baydar Al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, secretaries-gener»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers at Khallat Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a rocket salvo: Militar»»»

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiamaka EnenduBBC Africa, Lagos BBC/GIFT UFUOMA It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th »»»

Warsaw: Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled from Hungary to the United States, local media reported on Sunday. Ziobro, who received asylum from right-wing ally Viktor Orban's government last year, faces up to 25 years in»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump wants to resolve the conflict with Iran diplomatically, but if that fails, he is prepared to resume hostilities, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday. "He is giving diplomacy every chance we possibly can before going back to »»»

LONDON: Hundreds of Syrians departed from Damascus international airport for Saudi Arabia on Sunday as authorities began operating flights for pilgrims participating in the Hajj season. Two flights left from Damascus with 680 Syrian pilgrims to Jeddah, from where they will travel to Makkah, accordi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers in the outskirts of the town of Deir Siryan with artillery shells, ach»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit an Israeli occupation army D9 bulldozer in the town of Bint Jbeil with an attack drone: Military Media Stat»»»